AD 96-18-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-1 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-100 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-101 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-102 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Viking Air Limited | DHC-7-103 | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model DHC-7 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Disbonding of fuselage skin panels due to a manufacturing process error, which could result in degradation of the structural capability of the airplane fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform a non-destructive inspection of fuselage skin panels within 6 months after the effective date using Bombardier Service Bulletin S.B. 7-51-1, Revision 'A'. If disbonding is found, repair it prior to further flight. Repeat inspections every 3 years if no disbonding is detected.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3 years if no disbonding is detected.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model DHC-7 series airplanes, serial numbers 003 through 113 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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